The relaxation response is a state of deep rest that decreases heart rate, blood
pressure, and muscle tension. Practiced regularly, it can improve
health by counterbalancing the negative effects of stress. Elicitation of the relaxation response involves two simple steps:

Repetition of a word, sound, phrase, prayer, or muscular activity.

Passive disregard of everyday thoughts that inevitably come to mind and the
return to your repetition.

To try this technique,

Sit quietly in a comfortable position, eyes closed

Relax your muscles, progressing from your feet to your calves, thighs,
abdomen, shoulders, head, and neck. Do not worry about this, simply invite
each part of your body to relax.

Choose a word, short phrase, or prayer that is firmly rooted in your
belief system, such as "one", "peace", "The Lord is my shepherd", "Hail Mary
full of grace" or "shalom" or "ohm"